Welcome!

So why ‘His Idea’ as the name for our PDQ? Well the story goes like this: after many days of creating and rejecting a bunch of different names – from Santosha to EZ Does It – we narrowed the list to a few we liked (sort of). It was getting close to the deadline to submit three possible names for the Transport Canada vessel registration process and the pressure was on. Then one morning – in the shower no less – Ria was mumbling about how this cruising thing was all my idea…..and it came to her. We both laughed when she told me, and ‘His Idea’ was it. Not as romantic as Santosha perhaps, but a darn sight better than something like ‘John’s Folly’!

A picture of His Idea on the lift in Florida before changing name and hailing port

That is a wonderful strory. I love this name – his idea. It is creative and distinctive, like your new life accompanying with a long voyage. Enjoy the journey! Don`t forget to put your travel stories in the cabin and bring back to us.

Love the story about the name! Happy Sailing John & Ria and hope you are getting all those last minute things worked out and is this your new laptop John? Watch out for those water bottles…. Have lots of fun!

Glad to see you two having so much fun in the sun. “His Idea” is a beautiful boat inside and out. You are not missing much here in Vancouver…just the rain. It’s better to hit a sandbar than a manatee. It won’t take long for you to get use to the yacht and the new life
style. We love the pics and look forward to seeing more. Take good care of yourselves:)

Greetings from the gals on Salt Spring. We’re thinking about your adventure and have enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your images. Great tan, John! Nice to see you both so relaxed and happy. Spring is beautiful here except for the tent caterpillar epidemic in Susan’s garden. Pete says “hi”. Susan is looking forward to Vanessa and Nathaniel’s visit this weekend. Eat, drink and be merry, and safe boating!

Thanks for the good wishes sisters. We’re currently in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in a small state park marina. Lovely setting, good facilities, almost have the place to ourselves, and only $30. So good, we’re going to spend another day.

And thanks, Sue, for hosting Vanessa and Nathaniel. I’m sure they’ll enjoy Salt Spring a lot, even with tent caterpillars.